Thick and heavy ropes known as 'battle ropes' are increasingly becoming trendy tools in gyms across the United States as whipping, slamming, dragging and drumming these sturdy ropes guarantee a wholesome training routine.

These thick and heavy ropes have become trendy tools in gyms all across the US for people seeking an efficient workout routine that combines effects of cardio and weight workouts. The workout with these thick, heavy and strong battle ropes is simultaneously challenging as well as entertaining.

The April issue of Journal of Strength and Conditioning comprehensively listed the benefits of battle ropes workout routines by explaining how just ten minutes of this vigorous training results in elevated heart rates, cardio respiratory fitness and high calories loss.

Jonathan Ross, American Council on Exercise spokesperson stated that exercising with battle ropes is not just using different muscles but it also helps in training muscles in different ways. He added that it is a little like running with the upper body.

Battle rope workouts have been previously used for professional training of athletes and sports players in football, boxing and basketball.

Ross, author of 'Abs Revealed' and Washington DC area-based trainer, urges fitness seekers to be 'one with the rope'. He calls the rope workout a high-intensity training for both body and mind as it is a strenuous and a demanding routine.

Ross listed posture and coordination as the main elements of the rope workout. He explained that the rope moves as you do, calling it the 'grace of the wave'.

Ross further explained," The ropes show you how you're moving. You see the physical manifestation of the body movement as you watch the ropes. If you do them well, your body is moving well".

Crunch, the national chain of fitness centers has started a group fitness class involving battle ropes. Donna Cyrus, Senior Vice President at Crunch asserted that the high intensity battle rope workout is fantastic core training as all muscles from the abs to the gluteus are engaged in this training routine.